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    Default Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    Sandal Castle stands in a commanding position overlooking the River Calder.

    The castle is best known for the famous Battle of Wakefield which was fought nearby in 1460 during the Wars of the Roses. Richard, Duke of York was killed in the battle.

    During the English Civil War in the 1640s Sandal Castle was besieged twice by Parliamentary forces. Afterwards, it was stripped of its defences.

    Remains of the 13th century stone castle and the fine motte and bailey can be seen on site. Visitors can climb to the top of the motte where they are treated to superb views of the Calder Valley.

    The castle has been extensively excavated and finds can be seen in the Visitor Centre and at nearby Wakefield Museum, located on Wood St, Wakefield.







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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    Crickey you get about, great photos!

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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    Quote Originally Posted by simonix View Post
    Crickey you get about, great photos!
    got to get the splores in before the holiday mate lol.

    struggled with this place, focusing was a issue and also its not really the best place for night shoots lol
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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    I've not been up there since they put in the bridge etc. Nothing much seems to have changed though.

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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    Quote Originally Posted by beam assisted View Post
    got to get the splores in before the holiday mate lol.

    struggled with this place, focusing was a issue and also its not really the best place for night shoots lol
    Switch focus to manual and set to infinity then whatever F stop you like.

    When they first put that bridge up and the stairs, the rodent locals off Bella nicked it several times.....the handrail and posts were stainless steel and the stairs were good quality decking wood.

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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    Bloody scrotes. Even if it's nailed down, they'll still take it.

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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    How did I miss these pics?! The bottom two could of come out looking really nice, shame. Nice looking spot tbh.

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    Default Re: Sandal Castle - Feb 2011

    Rather pleasant that
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